Show us your life: Living rooms

Today over at Kelly's Korner it's Show Us Your Life: Living Rooms.

This will work out nicely since I don't think I ever did a tour of our new place.

Our living room is fairly small.

Our whole apartment is small actually.

But it is perfect for us in this season of our life.

Everything in our house is pretty much from craigslist or ikea or something from a clearance section.

Gotta love great deals!

The front door leads right into our living room.

Right when you walk in this is what you see.

The living room leads into the kitchen.

Sidenote: If you can see in the back, the color scheme in the kitchen is teal and black. This is due to the fact that our kitchen came with a beautiful teal and black backsplash which ended up setting the color tone for the living room too. We tried giving the living room a different color scheme-I like the warm green, red, orange, yellow colors-but it really clashed since you can see the kitchen curtains and colors from the living room. Therefore my fall decor kinda clashes too, but fall is my favorite so who cares, right? Right.

To the left is our coat rack and shoe bin, TV and Roxie's little area.

The wall was a little bare in the corner, so I found this mirror on clearance at Home Goods for $12, then I bought the peg coat rack from the Mill Store and had Mr. B spray paint it with paint we already had. It's exactly what that spot needed and we were very pleased.

{And yes, I use all those purses depending on what is needed for the day-a big and brown, a medium that matches with everything and a small that matches with everything and also not pictured is a tiny Vera Bradley wallet thing that is my quick go-to.}

We love our TV stand from Ikea. It is actually a bookcase, that is sideways and mounted to the wall. We saw it like this on display and fell in love. Mr. B still needs to hide the cords underneath. One of the many projects that will get done "one day". We would really like to get a bigger TV for in here too, we are farther away from our TV in this apartment than our one in Florida so now this feels a little small. But of course it will do for now and is pretty much the last thing on our list to buy.

I also just got that monogrammed plate while in Texas, it was my first time in and my first purchase at a Hobby Lobby. {Technically I didn't purchase it, my mother-in-law did- thanks Mama K!} I always read about how much everyone loves that place- now I see why and I really wish we had one up here!

This is my favorite little basket I bought at Marshall's for like $7.

It comes in handy and matches our decor perfectly.

To the right is our couch.

And where you will also be greeted by a cute little pup who is currently wondering why I am flashing a "toy" all over the living room.

You will also find the most comfortable couch in the world.

This was an amazing craigslist buy- it was in excellent condition and came with a leather ottoman for just $250! Definitely one of my best craigslist buys...and trust me I have had a lot.

It is the perfect shape that we needed for our size/style living room- we love it.

We moved the ottoman into the spare room to give Roxie and the baby I watch more playing space, but it looks nice in here too.

{{Someone's little nub made it into the picture...}}

That window next to the couch is Roxie's favorite spot and where she is known for sucking on the blind cord while people watching. {Also my favorite spot to people watch- I usually don't suck on the blind cord though. We live right across from a park and a pond so it's really hard not to people watch.}

Happy Friday!!

Go link up- I love seeing everyone's different decor.

**It's a cold rainy day here, I think I should probably shower before it's already time for Mr. B to get home and I look like a nasty lazy wife...but I may or may not change into a new pair of PJs after my shower...aren't those the best days?

Wordless Wednesday: Caught looking at my pumpkin

{{Click on the pic to make it bigger}}

and yes I spelled pumpkin wrong on the pumpkin, but it was already saved

and I didn't feel like doing it all over again. I do know how to spell, really.

Top Two Tuesday: Things to accomplish

Today's topic for T2T: Things you want to accomplish before the end of the year.

This is a very easy one for me.

1. Make a little smelly baby. We really want to expand our family, and I want nothing more than to be a mommy. In His timing we know it will happen....but we would like it to be "accomplished" before the end of this year. Please?

2. Money. First, we need to tithe correctly. This is something we really struggle with, but are determined to do. We really need to start tithing right when we get paid. If we don't....somehow the money disappears. We then end up paying a huge lump sum, which is zero fun let me tell you. It's a lot easier to write a check for $100 then to write one for $1000. The fact of the matter is- it isn't even our money to begin with so the whole mentality of not wanting to give right now because then we can't have such and such needs to be thrown out the window. We are so blessed and we need to give back. first. Secondly, along the lines of money I would really like to:

1. Get back to and stick with the "cash life"

2. Put some money into savings

3. Who am I kidding? First it would be nice to have money in our checking account, then have extra to be able to put in savings.

I feel confident we can accomplish these! We have 3 months left...we better get on it!

What are some things you would like to accomplish??

Misc. Monday : Roxie Edition

{one} Yesterday was the perfect Sunday- we got chinese, put on our sweats and relaxed all day. Mr. B watched football game after football game mixed in with a little playstation football and I fixed my blog and organized some pictures. It's nice to have a day like that every once in a while. Ok fine, I'll be honest, I typically have that more than once in a while. It's really more like a few times a week...but it's nice to have it with my hubby beside me every once in a while.

{two} What do you think of my new layout?? My other background was no longer on photobucket for some reason {did anyone see how crazy it looked?} Thankfully Mama K let me know because I had no idea! I wanted to update it anyways with pics of our new furbaby, so it all worked out in the end!

{three} I am so bummed because I finally have iPhoto back on my computer and now I can't find my camera cord. Ugh. Hate when that happens.

**Now for the real Roxie Edition**

{four} Roxie is up to the norm. Still looking out the window and sucking on the blind cord. I know these look the same as a few weeks ago, but seriously I just took them this morning. What a fruitloop.

{five} I thought she wanted to go for a walk outside, since she spent most of the morning with her head in the window. But, she made it clear that she had other plans and would rather stay in and watch TV {thank you Jesus for a puppy after my own heart. What my jeans don't fit? Why??}. This is not a set up or props, people. She did this all on her own. Impressive, right?

{six} Roxie was sniffing at my slipper yesterday and I couldn't resist not letting her play with it. Dogs + Slippers- it's a stereotype. How could I say no?? I was proud of her for reaching a new milestone.

{seven} Roxie has the loudest/cutest farts. Human-like farts. It makes me giggle all through out the day, because yes, I am that mature. The downside is the intoxicating air that quickly follows and constricts your breathing ability, but the fact that she just lays there and lets them rip like it's nobodies business is quite comical. I wish I could get it on camera, because I am sure you are dying to see such footage, but it's so sporadic throughout the day that I don't think it is possible. Sorry.

{eight} I'll end on this note because I am curious. What do you call farts? I don't like the word "fart", we used to say "toot" growing up. I have heard "fluff" and thought that was cute and appropriate. So send me some ideas, I'm looking for a new word. And to ease your mind, yes my life is that exciting that I listen to my puppy fart all day and I am looking for some new words for a fart. Jealous?

Under Construction

I am working on getting a new template, as my other one was having some funky problems! So hang tight and fear not! It will be finished by Sunday night!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Edit: Accidentally erased some widgets :( So I lost my counter, about us and my blog list. Ugh. I guess this is why people just pay for these things. Puppy and Mr. B are in bed asleep already, so I guess I will go to bed and work more tomorrow. At least this gives me something to during all those football games...

Edit Edit: Somehow got my counter back and finished at 6:00PM on Sunday! Kept me nice and busy, while Mr. B yelled at the TV and endured a loss as always. Back with Misc. Monday tomorrow :)

The Double C Word

Mr. B and I are looking into getting out very first....

credit card.

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You're probably all cringing and shouting noooooo.

I know. I know.

But's it's not for this...

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I promise.

It's not to put us in debt.

It's not to buy things we can't afford.

It's to build our credit.

It's something to have for true emergencies.

It's also something to have to hold us over.

For example, we need to fill the car with gas today.

Mr. B doesn't get paid until Tuesday.

We have the money, but the timing just isn't right.

We are working on that though.

The joys of marriage and the grown-up life.

We will be having a little meeting on Tuesday night to try and get everything back on track,

but in the meantime we both agree that this is something to consider.

So, I come to those of you are addicted to our smell{y life} for some advice.

We are looking into a low maximum- about $1,000.

We are looking for a grace period.

No annual fees or any fees in general.

Fairly low interest rate.

What credit card do you have?

Do you like it?

Any suggestions?

Tips?

Happy Friday! Hope the weather is a cool and beautiful as it is here!

New Season. New Size.

New jeans.

New motivation.

New need for the 30 Day Shred.

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With the cooler weather approaching {and remaining the rest of the week!},

it's time to pull out the fall/winter wardrobe.

Pull out and put on squeeze in.

Last night I was getting ready for Bible Study, I put on my jeans and they felt a little on the snug side as they slid up my thigh.

I finally get them around my hips and realize there is no way that that button is making it through that hole.

I suck in. It moves 1/100 cm.

Awesome.

I jump up and down. Surely, it will fit if it's higher on my waist.

It moves 1/200 cm.

Perfect.

I rip them off because they are super uncomfortable around my legs, let alone buttoned and around my belly.

No problem, I'll try another pair.

Step into one leg. Right away- I know where this is going....

down the same path as the previous pair.

Not worth going through all that effort again to try and get it to button.

{When putting jeans on becomes a work out and you are too lazy to try and squeeze into another pair, it could be a possible sign/example of your lifestyle and why none of them fit?? Just sayin.}

Next.

Slip into the leg, we are along the same path as the previous pairs but this pair came with a glimpse of hope. Although it did require the double action move, called the "suck-in-and-jump-up-quickly-fit-the-button-through-the-hole-if-you-fail-squat-suck-in-jump-up-and-try-again-method".

It worked.

I ruined my freshly painted nail. But it was buttoned.

New problem- it wouldn't zip.

I couldn't get the zippers close enough to pull it up.

Self-esteem is blowing through the roof by now.

New solution: look in the closet for a big enough shirt that

a. will cover the open zipper

b. cover the the skin that is being pushed out of the pants and overflowing on the sides.

Oh and forget about being able to breathe while sitting.

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This isn't me, but it's a pretty darn accurate picture of what I looked like.

Mr. B loves some extra love on these handles, but I think even he might admit there's a little too much love.

Especially with these particular jeans on.

The tops of these muffins are a little bit larger than necessary.

I don't love muffins, but I do enjoy muffin tops.

Preferably, Market Basket blueberry with the sugar coated tops.

But, not a huge fan of the muffin tops on my pants.

Apparently those muffin tops that I like to enjoy for breakfast have found a new home.

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I just bought all these jeans 10 months ago.

This is not cool.

I have no excuse.

It's time to get serious.

But it's hard.

Real hard.

I love food too much.

I love exercising too little.

Any tips?? Have you tried on your fall wardrobe yet? It's a daunting task! Hope you have better luck than me!

In 30 days, they better button...with ease!